Extend your study achievements and employment options and challenge your creative thinking by completing the final level of our Diploma in Arts and Media.

Successful completion of the first year of this qualification will give you the Level 5 Diploma in Arts and Media qualification. Build on that qualification and work towards a degree by graduating with a Level 6 Diploma.

You can choose to specialise in Fashion Design, Graphic Design or Visual Arts and Design or you can choose to become a creative talent across all three endorsements.

What will this programme cover?

Fashion Design

• Research and extend conceptual and technical skills through lectures and project based tasks.
• Elaborating on project tasks which is presented as a professional portfolio and show case of work.
• Advanced knowledge on contemporary culture through the connection of art and design.

Graphic Design

• Further development of the skills learnt in the first year of study along with more focus on the industry and careers available including work experience and advanced portfolio development.

 Visual Arts and Design

• Research and extend skills technique media through lectures and self directed projects.
• Elaborating on conceptual projects which is presented as a professional portfolio
• Advanced knowledge on contemporary culture through the connection of art and design.

Related Careers

• Advertising and marketing
• Fashion industry
• Fine arts practice
• Graphic and website design
• Media and publishing
• Movies and entertainment
• Photography
• Teaching
• Self-employment

What do you need to apply?

Applicants under the age of 20
A minimum of 42 credits at Level 3 or higher on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF), including at least 14 credits at NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent) in each of two subjects, of which at least one relates to English; and at least one is from the subject list below; with a further 14 credits at Level  3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the NQF.

Subject list:

Design
Painting
Printmaking
Graphics
Technology
Sculpture
History of Art
Photography
Media Studies
Design (Practical Art)
Graphics
History of Art
History
Media Studies
Music Studies
Painting (Practical Art)
Photography (Practical Art)
Printmaking (Practical Art)
Sculpture (Practical Art)
Technology
Drama
English Social Studies

And

Successful completion of the Diploma in Arts and Media (Level 5).

Portfolio: All applicants must submit a portfolio of work showing ability in the major in which they wish to study.

Mature students
Applications from mature students (over 20 years of age) are welcomed.

Special Admission
Students who do not meet the entry requirements (or equivalent) may apply to the Head of School for special admission. Admission under these circumstances will be made at the discretion of the Head of School.

Programme Recognition

This programme is accredited by NZQA and is offered in association with Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT).

Employment Options

Career options may be found in the fashion industry, fine arts practice, graphic and website design, the media and publishing industries, the movie and entertainment industry, photography, teaching, and self-employment.

Further Study Options

On completion of the Level 6 Diploma students may transfer to NMIT to complete the Bachelor of Arts and Media. NMIT has a pathway in place for students to then complete a Masters degree with Auckland Institute of Technology (AUT).